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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.82, 11,427.57 and 4,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.82, 11,427.57 and 4,697.37 is: 6,480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.82 : 11,427.57 = 4,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.82/11,427.57 = 4,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.82x = 11,427.57 × 4,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.82x = 53,679,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,524.49/8,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.83

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